{"product_id":"vpi-dragon-turntable","title":"VPI Dragon Turntable","description":"\u003ch3\u003eVPI Dragon Turntable\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVPI Dragon Turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium high-end audiophile turntable engineered to reveal fine musical detail, expansive soundstage, engaging dynamics, and clean vinyl playback. Its high-torque 300 RPM AC synchronous motor is housed in a mechanically separate enclosure and paired with integrated motor-drive electronics, including two low-distortion oscillators and Class-AB circuitry. A precision-machined pulley and triple-belt drive system further isolate motor vibration from the playback system, helping keep unwanted mechanical energy out of the audio signal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Dragon is a substantial 12-inch, 20-pound aluminum platter with an MDF damping layer, rotating on an inverted bearing system. The stainless-steel shaft, inverted phosphor-bronze bushing, highly damped chassis construction, and machined Delrin\/aluminum feet with vibration-damping polymer cores work together to control resonance and provide a stable platform for demanding analog playback.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dragon's 10-3D tonearm platform provides a full-gimbal bearing, VPI copper-weave internal wiring, adjustable counterweight, azimuth side weights, VTA adjustment, and a Lemo connection for precise cartridge setup. With a total weight of 58 pounds, specified 0.05% speed accuracy, less than 0.1% wow and flutter, and several available upgrade paths, the VPI Dragon is designed for serious vinyl systems where isolation, adjustability, and mechanical precision are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eWhat It's Good At:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReducing Motor Vibration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mechanically isolated motor enclosure and triple-belt drive help prevent motor energy from reaching the stylus and audio signal.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintaining Stable Record Rotation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A high-torque AC synchronous motor, precision-machined pulley, integrated drive electronics, and substantial platter support consistent playback.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControlling Resonance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The damped chassis, 20-pound aluminum\/MDF platter, inverted bearing, and polymer-core isolation feet are designed to manage unwanted vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupporting Precise Cartridge Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable VTA, azimuth side weights, counterweight adjustment, and full-gimbal tonearm construction provide extensive setup flexibility.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolving Fine Musical Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Dragon's low-noise mechanical architecture is designed to preserve subtle recording detail, dynamics, and spatial information.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProviding an Upgradeable Analog Platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional Reference Feet, Periphery Ring Clamp, and Fatboy tonearm configurations allow the system to be further refined.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eVPI Dragon Turntable Full Specifications:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e VPI Dragon\u003c\/li\u003e 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